This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Formica Safety Record

Evendale, OH · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 07/20/2009

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Formica in Evendale, Ohio has 177 workplace safety violations across 42 inspections, with 87 classified as serious and $449,160 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2009.

Formica, located in Evendale, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 177 violations on file, 87 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $449,160.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

177 Violations
42 Inspections
87 Serious
$449,160 Penalties
Serious?
87 ($136,425)
Other-than-Serious?
66 ($13,935)
Repeat?
23 ($228,800)
Unclassified?
1 ($70,000)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 11 inspections (16 total) since 1972
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 8 inspections (13 total) since 1972
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 7 inspections (23 total) since 1990
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 7 inspections (11 total) since 1972
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 7 inspections (7 total) since 1972
OSHA initially proposed $834,655 in penalties for Formica, later reduced to $449,160 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
23 citations $183,850
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
16 citations $27,930
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
13 citations $7,325
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
13 citations $32,125
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
11 citations $71,175
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/20/2009 Complaint? Evendale, OH 1 $3,000
10/22/2008 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
04/11/2007 Complaint? Evendale, OH 4 $6,500
07/22/2003 Complaint? Evendale, OH 1 $2,500
07/01/2003 Complaint? Evendale, OH 3 $1,900
03/21/2001 Complaint? Evendale, OH 1 $425
10/20/2000 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
08/23/2000 Complaint? Evendale, OH 2 $5,000
07/22/1999 Complaint? Evendale, OH 1 $25,000
05/19/1999 Complaint? Evendale, OH 2 $1,125
01/20/1999 Complaint? Evendale, OH 3 $25,000
01/03/1999 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
04/30/1998 Complaint? Evendale, OH 3 $3,500
04/22/1998 Complaint? Evendale, OH 13 $150,000
05/20/1997 Referral? Evendale, OH 7 $4,500
04/08/1997 Follow-Up? Evendale, OH 25 $150,000
07/23/1996 Complaint? Evendale, OH 8 $6,000
06/19/1996 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
02/28/1996 Complaint? Evendale, OH 10 $6,500
06/07/1994 Complaint? Evendale, OH 16 $32,750
02/02/1994 Complaint? Evendale, OH 2 $2,500
06/29/1993 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
06/23/1992 Complaint? Evendale, OH 9 $8,225
05/02/1991 Complaint? Evendale, OH 3 $7,500
10/10/1990 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
10/10/1990 Complaint? Evendale, OH 7 $1,950
10/13/1989 Complaint? Evendale, OH 6 $1,830
10/11/1989 Complaint? Evendale, OH 1 $270
09/12/1989 Complaint? Evendale, OH 1 $0
04/21/1981 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
01/08/1980 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
05/03/1979 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
05/03/1979 Complaint? Evendale, OH 2 $0
02/26/1979 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
11/30/1978 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
09/20/1978 Complaint? Evendale, OH 6 $2,800
06/23/1975 Complaint? Evendale, OH 0 $0
06/23/1975 Complaint? Evendale, OH 8 $65
01/02/1975 Complaint? Evendale, OH 3 $0
05/31/1973 Complaint? Evendale, OH 4 $90
05/09/1973 Complaint? Evendale, OH 2 $90
10/11/1972 Complaint? Evendale, OH 23 $140

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